Hoof-pad.



- 'PATBNTED H5126, 1907) L. H. KROMM. Hoo-11 PAD.

AIPLIGATION FILED JULY 18. 1906.

` A ations,

witnesses UNITED STATES PATENT oEEIoE.

LOUIS H. KROMM, OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO CHARLES H. LIGHTHISER, OF BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. 4

HOOF-PAD.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 26, 1907.

T0 all whom, it 771/601/ concern:

Be it knownthat I, LOUIS H. KROMM, a citizen of the United States, residingat Baltimore, in the State of Maryland, have in-v vented new and useful Improvements in Hoot-Pads, of which the following is a speciiication.

This invention relates to pads for the protection of horses hoofs and it has particular reference to an improved pad or protecting device which is adapted to be itted between the hooi' and the shoe and to be there retained securely in position for operation.

The obj ect of the invention is to provide an improved device ot this class which shall be simple in construction, easily applied or detached, and which may be manufactured at a small expense, so as to make it available for general use.

Other objects of the invention are to simpliiy and improve the general construction and operation of the device.

With these and other ends in view, which will readily appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the improved construction andnovel arrangement and combination ol parts, which will be hereinafter fully described, and particularlyT pointed out in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings has been illustrated a simple and preferred form of the invention, it being, however, understood that no limitation is necessarily made to the precise structural details therein exhibited, but that changes, alterations, and modifications within the scope of the invention may be resorted to when desired.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation showing the hoof of a horse to which the improved protecting device has been applied. Fig. 2 is a plan view showing the pad or protecting device detached. Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the plane indicated by the line 3 3 in Fig. 2. Fig. 4 is a transverse sectional view taken on the plane indicated by the line 4 4 of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a perspective detail view showing one of the rear corners of the pad or protecting device in an inverted position. Fig. 6 is a detail plan view showing a portion of a pad or protecting device of a slightly-moditied con struction.

Corresponding parts in the several figures are denoted by like characters of reference.

The improved pad or protecting device is composed of two side members 1 and 2, pivotally connected together near their front ends, as indicated at 3, and overlapping one another, the members 1 2 taken together being of such size and shape that taken together their contour will resemble that oi' a hoof, against the under side of which the device may be snugly fitted. One of the members 1 has a stud 4 engaging a slot 5 in the member 2, said slot being concentric with the ivot 3, so that the parts or members 1 2 wi l be retained in contact with each other when the device is expanded or contracted. The upper sides ot the members 1 2, which said members are usually and preferably formed of sheet metal, are provided with depressions cooperating to form a recess 6, in which there yis usually placed a pad 7, ofleath'er or other suitable material, to afford a cushion for the trog ot' the foot.

The members 1 and 2 are provided along their outer edges with laterally-extending projections or spurs 8, adapted to be inserted between the hoof and the inner side of the shoe, the latter being shown at 9 in Fig. 1 of the drawings. Near their rear ends the members 1 2 are provided with clips 10 for engagement with the shoe, and at their rear ends the said members are provided with brackets 11, having terminal loops 12 for the reception of straps 13 14, adapted to be extended forwardly around the hooi and to be connected, as by means of a buckle 15, for the purpose of securing the improved device firmly in position upon the hoof.

In Fig. 6 has been illustrated a slightlymodiiied construction under which the brackets (here designated 11') are provided with threaded perforations for the reception on a right and left hand screw 16, which is provided with a key-seat or wrench-seat 17,

whereby it may be rotated for the purpose of expanding or contracting the members 1 2 to secure the device in position or to remove it from the hoof, as may be desired.

The operation of this device' and its advantages will be readily understood from the foregoing description when taken in connection with the drawings. is light and e asily manipulated, may be readily fitted against the under side of a hoof upon which the shoe has already been secured by inserting the spurs 8 between the inner edge The device, which` IOO panding the side members 1 2, this being accomplished either by means oi the straps 13 1.11, by the screws 16, or by other suitable and simple means which may be provided for the purpose.

The improved device operates not only to protect the hoof against injury, but as a Shield to prevent snow and the like from balling under the foot.

As will be seen by reference to Figs. 2, 5, and 6 of the drawings, the brackets 12 are preferably made integral with the shoe-engaging clips 10, this construction possessing special advantages of strength and durability as well as facility of manufacture.

`What is claimed is- 1. Ahoof-protecting-device comprising pivotally-connected members provided at their outer edges with laterally-extending spurs,

one of said members being provided with a stud, and the other member having a slot to engage said stud, said members being provided near their rear ends with laterally-extending shoe-engaging clips, and means at the rear ends for expanding said members.

2. A l1oof-protecting device including pivotally-connected members having laterallyextending spurs and shoe-engaging clips projecting outwardly from their outer edges, brackets connected with said clips, and means connected with said brackets to eX- pand the members to engaging position bo- :neath a hooi.

ln testimony whereof l allix my signature in presence of two fitnesses LOUIS H. KROMM.

Vitnesses z C. H. LIGHTHISER, J onN B. MCGRAW. 

